Children's Senior Support Worker - Littlehampton, United Kingdom - Outreach Solutions

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Littlehampton, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Tom O´Connor

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We are currently looking for dedicated Children's Senior Support Workers for a Children's Residential Home based in Littlehampton.

The Home provides vulnerable and traumatised children with a safe, nurturing environment for them to experience genuine therapeutic care.


This a unique opportunity for someone to make a real difference in the lives of children who need it most.


This is a permanent, Full Time Position.

The Service does not offer sponsorship.

Salary:


£29,000 - £31,500

Schedule:


  • This Role will include Sleep in shifts.
  • Full Time 40 Hours per week, 8 hour shifts. This will include weekend working.
  • Annual Holiday Entitlement.

Requirements:

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Full Driving License is essential
:


  • NVQ Level 3 Children's and Young People Services.
  • At least one year of experience working in a Children's Residential Home.

Duties:


  • Provide with children with a safe, therapeutic environment to help the child progress.
  • Manage the home effectively in the absence of the home or deputy manager.
  • Efficiently manage the home's finances.
  • Manage health and safety procedures and risk assessments in the home.
  • Commit to the safeguarding and welfare of the children.
  • Help with the children's personal development and act as both an adult role model and mentor.
  • To ensure the children maintain a balanced diet and healthy lifestyle.
  • Be aware of the children's rights, allowing them to share their voice.
  • Tend to the children's individual needs
  • To quickly respond to any emergencies in the home, should they arise.
  • Engage, communicate, talk and listen to the children and young people.
  • To liaise with and be a point of contact with external organisations, (schools etc) where appropriate.
  • Assist with the preparation and scheduling of meetings where required, taking part and contributing to them also.
  • To work alongside psychologists to enable effective integration of care and therapy.
  • To lead the team in the absence of a deputy manager
  • Support the induction process of new colleagues
  • Share in the practical activities necessary to maintain the home to the highest standard.
  • Deliver the highest standard of home making.
  • To take ownership of the home and pride in its upkeep.
  • To adhere to the therapeutic model of practice and care procedures
  • To be able to take responsibility for own your own personal development.

Job Types:

Full-time, Permanent


Salary:

£29,000.00-£31,150.00 per year


Benefits:


  • Casual dress
  • Free parking
  • Onsite parking
  • Sick pay

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

  • Bonus scheme
  • Performance bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Littlehampton,

West Sussex:
reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)


Application question(s):

  • Are you wiling to do sleep in shifts?
  • How many years of experience do you have working in a children's residential home?

Licence/Certification:

  • NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare (required)
  • Driving Licence (required)

Work Location:
One location
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